§ MR. HANBURYasked the Secretary of State for War whether the Inspector of Clothing has resigned, and the post is to be filled up; and, if so, whether care will be taken that no one connected with firms contracting with the Department shall be appointed to this responsible post?
§ *MR. E. STANHOPEThe Inspector of Cloth has resigned, and it will be necessary to replace him. We are examining very closely the qualifications of the 188 candidates for this post, and care will be taken not to appoint anyone connected with firms contracting with the Department.